6:00 AM -
7:00 AM
1 Hr | Morning Activity (optional)
Get your day moving – your way. Limited capacity, instructor led options: - Bootcamp Experience – An energizing outdoor workout using the resort grounds and natural elements (weather permitting)
- Restorative Slow Flow Yoga + Inner Harmony Sound Bath – A Yin style session designed to rejuvenate both body and mind
Self-guided options at the resort: - Full Fitness Facility with a wide range of equipment
- Scenic Jogging Trail with distance options for every pace
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7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
45 Min | Networking Breakfast
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8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
30 Min | Welcome and Opening Remarks Craig Pfeiffer, President and CEO, Money Management Institute
Joan Lensing, EVP, Chief Programming Officer, Money Management Institute Summit Co-Chairs
David Chorba, Managing Director, National Sales Manager, Nomura Asset Management International
Kelly Vives, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Allspring Global Investments
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
30 Min | State of the Advisory Union
People, Product, and Distribution: What Senior Leaders Need to Know
People, Product, and Distribution are three essential factors in the delivery of investment advice and solutions. To frame our Summit discussions, a trio of industry consultants share their insider perspectives on what they’re seeing and hearing in each of these areas – and how to ride these trends to future growth and success for your firm. Liz Collins, Partner/Principal, People Advisory Services, Ernst & Young
Tim Kresl, Managing Principal, Head of U.S. Client Success, Broadridge
Bing Waldert, Managing Director, U.S. Research, Cerulli Associates
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9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
30 Mn | Executive Insights: A Look Over the Advisory Horizon
Two senior executives from the product and platform sides of the business weigh in on the trends outlined in the opening session and how they are positioning their firms to stay ahead of the unprecedented rate of change in the industry. Hear what they view as key opportunities and challenges, what they are prioritizing, and how the shift to holistic guidance and technological innovation is reshaping the delivery of investment advice. Inez Louzonis, Managing Director, Head of Platforms and Capabilities, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Roger Paradiso, Global Head of Custom Client Solutions, Franklin Templeton; Executive Chairman, O’Shaughnessy Asset Management
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9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
30 Min | Tokenization Transformation: Essential Insights for Senior Leaders
This session provides a clear, executive-level overview of tokenization's role in operational change, governance, and value delivery. Gain awareness and understanding of how tokenization has the potential to fundamentally transform asset and wealth management. Paul Przybylski, Global Head of Product, Digital & Tokenized Assets, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
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10:15 AM - 10:35 AM
20 Min | Refreshment and Networking Break
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10:35 AM - 11:25 AM
50 Min | Leading Across Generations: Helping Multigenerational Teams to Thrive
With five different generations now in the workforce, today’s leaders must navigate and bridge distinctly different communication styles, technology use rates, and work-life expectations. Learn how to navigate generational frictions by understanding, appreciating, and leveraging these differences. In addition to hearing from a multigenerational workplace expert, you will engage directly with your industry peers to explore leadership approaches that foster high-performing, cross-generational teams in a fast-paced, high-stress, AI-driven environment. Chris De Santis, Organizational Behavior Consultant and Author
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11:25 AM - 11:45 AM
20 Min | President’s Update
Craig Pfeiffer provides an executive update on MMI’s strategic areas of focus and its latest initiatives on behalf of member firms and the investment advisory industry. Craig Pfeiffer, President and CEO, Money Management Institute
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11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
15 Min | MMI Impact Awards
The 2026 MMI Impact Awards are presented to firms that have gone above and beyond to broaden MMI’s reach within their organizations. Join us as we honor firms that are embodying MMI’s values to participate with intent, solve together, and think forward. Craig Pfeiffer, President and CEO, Money Management Institute
Brendan Clark, CEO, Clark Capital Management Group; Chair, MMI Board of Governors
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1 Hr | Networking Luncheon
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1:00 PM - 1:40 PM
40 Min | Leadership Blueprint: Driving Peak Performance While Maintaining Balance and Well-Being
For high-performing leaders and their teams, the challenge isn’t just reaching the top; it’s also how to stay energized, motivated, and fulfilled to remain there for the long haul. Learn a powerful framework designed to help leaders and teams unlock next-level performance while maintaining balance and resilience. Erin Stafford, Author, Hyper-growth Business Leader, Burnout and Sustainable Peak Performance Expert
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1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
30 Min | Master Class in Growth: What’s Driving the New Era of Deals in Asset and Wealth Management
Investment banking and PE interest in asset and wealth management firms is at an all-time high, with M&A activity averaging over 200 deals annually since 2022. Two industry insiders, with deep expertise and direct involvement in high-profile deals, share their insights into the factors driving the accelerated focus on wealth and asset management – and how it is transforming the industry landscape. Moderator:
John Moninger, Head of U.S. Distribution, Allspring Global Investments Speakers:
Daniel Brujis, Managing Director, Reverence Capital Partners
Chris Spofford, Partner, Broadhaven Capital Partners
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2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
1 Hr | Hot Takes on Hot Industry Topics
Three current areas of intense industry focus are: Active ETFs, private market investments in the wealth space, and proactive tax management approaches. Don’t miss these 20-minute sessions pairing two senior executives for quick-hitting, candid dialog on what’s happening in each area, what’s coming, and why you should care. The Active ETF Revolution
Rob Forsyth, Global Head of ETFs, Lazard Asset Management
Kristen Griffin, Head of Investment Manager Analysis, UBS The Private Markets Opportunity in Wealth Management
Michael Diamond, Head of Alternative Investments & Crypto, Fidelity Institutional
Ron Miller, Managing Director, Head of Investment Solutions, CAIS Tax Alpha: The Keys to Enhancing After Tax Returns
Chris Scott-Hansen, Head of Investment Advisory Solutions (Consulting Group), Morgan Stanley
Holly Swan, Head of Wealth Solutions, Allspring Global Investments | |
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
30 Min | Your Take on the Hot Takes
It’s time for you to weigh in. Pick one – or all three – of the Hot Topics and participate in a facilitated conversation with counterparts from across the industry to share reactions, viewpoints, and counterarguments.
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3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
20 Min | Refreshment and Networking Break
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4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
30 Min | Leadership Lessons in Stewardship: A Conversation with John Taft
For more than 40 years, John Taft has been one of the most respected leaders in financial services, an advocate for authentic stewardship and the industry’s responsibility to society. John joins Craig Pfeiffer for a forward-looking conversation on the forces reshaping asset and wealth management and why strong leadership matters now more than ever. John Taft, Vice Chair and Executive Committee Member, Baird
Craig Pfeiffer, President and CEO, Money Management Institute
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4:30 PM - 5:10 PM
40 Min | Pursuing Excellence: A Cross-Domain Discussion on Resilience, Dedication, and Teamwork
Broadridge’s Elite Athlete Management Program, introduced in 2022, provides part time professional opportunities for US Rowing Olympic hopefuls and athletes while accommodating their demanding training commitments. In this fireside chat, CEO Tim Gokey and 2024 Olympians Molly Bruggeman and Emily Kallfelz discuss the parallel leadership lessons that can be drawn from business and elite athletics, offering actionable insights to strengthen resilience, dedication, and teamwork across your organization. Tim Gokey, CEO, Broadridge
Molly Bruggeman, Team USA Rower (Paris 2024); Account Management, Broadridge
Emily Kallfelz, Team USA Rower (Paris 2024); Digital Innovation Specialist, Broadridge
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5:10 PM - 5:20 PM
10 Min | Concluding Remarks Summit Co-Chairs
David Chorba, Managing Director, National Sales Manager, Nomura Asset Management International
Kelly Vives, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Allspring Global Investments
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
1 Hr | Transportation to Offsite Celebration
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
3 Hr | Closing Celebration at Universal Orlando Resort Cap off your Summit experience with a fun-filled event so big that it fills two different venues in Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort. Take a trip to New Orleans at Pat O’Brien’s® or take your turn at the mic at CityWalk’s Rising Star nightclub – or better yet, enjoy both! Don’t miss this memorable evening with your industry colleagues. Transportation to and from the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes will be provided. Pat O’Brien’s, Hurricane Glass logo, Have Fun! and Iron Grill Design® Pat O’Brien’s Bar, Inc.© 2026 Pat O’Brien’s Bar, Inc. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2026 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
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